A wireless communication system operating in the presence of the periodic
noise signals such as from a microwave oven, the communication system,
including at least two wireless communication stations with each station
including a transceiver, each such transceiver. Each transceiver includes
a detector for detecting periodic noise signals and producing a first
signal indicating the presence of noise signal's quiescent period and
second signals indicating the end of quiescent periods of such periodic
noise signal. A controller responsive to the first and second noise
signals controls the transceiver to provide effective communication with
an other transceiver which minimizes the noise effect of the periodic
noise signal. The transceiver transmits information concerning the
detected quiescent period for use by the other transceiver to determine
when to transmit during such quiescent period.
